A taste of Victorian childhood – this special offer is available for schools during the week beginning 14th March, giving pupils an appreciation of what working life was like for chimney sweep boys before its outlaw and the introduction of compulsory schooling in the late 1800s.
See under Schools Programme for details.
Thursday 3 March 2pm
in the Wilderspin Schoolroom
Sing-along with Laurie Robinson and his keyboard — ready to tinkle the ivories and bring back lots of musical memories. Everything from music hall favourites to 30s swing.
£3 incs. an afternoon tea with cake and tea / coffee.
We’ll provide the song sheet so that everyone can join in!
Telephone to book or drop in.
Saturday February 27 at 7.00 p.m
The Hallgate Chamber Ensemble present an enchanting evening of Baroque Chamber music with Director – Carey Williams
The Ensemble consists of a small group of musicians including Flute, Trumpet, Bassoon, Strings and Voice
Admission is £6.00 and tickets are available from the Wilderspin School Museum (Thursday – Sunday 11am-3pm) or from Waters’ Edge Tourist Information Centre. Refreshments will be available.
Weekly half-hour sessions for pre school children under three and their carer.
Starts Thursday 25 February in the Aelberry Building – with easy car parking.
Details and booking: musicwithmummyandmichelle@gmail.com
One of our Patrons, Gervase Phinn, returns with more hilarious anecdotes of life as a teacher and School Inspector.
It’s on Friday 29th January 2016 at the Joseph Wright Hall, stating at 7.00pm at the School Museum for a welcoming drink before moving through to the Joseph Wright Hall next door.
Tickets are £16 in support of the work of the Trust and the Wilderspin Museum. Light refreshments will be served on arrival and during the interval. There will be an interval bar and book signing too.
Tickets are available from the Wilderspin School Museum (Thursday – Sunday 11am-3pm), from Smith & Walker Opticians – 16 High Street, and from Waters’ Edge Tourist Information Centre (from 14 December).
Wilderspin National School
Queen Street
Barton-upon-Humber
DN18 5QP
The Wilderspin National School has received help and support from the following organisations:
The Wilderspin National School is an independent museum, registered charity no. 1047187 and a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 2844791.